When Autumn Leaves Begin to Fall... Three MO Festivals
Oct 20, 2022 04:11PM ● By KAREN CASSIDY
HOLLISTER FALL & GRAPE CARNIVAL
Want to participate in a grape stomp? If the answer is yes, then this fest is a must. This free festival takes place on October 8th and begins with the "Color Me Grape" 5K Fun Run. The event features live entertainment by some of Branson's biggest stars. The streets are lined with food and craft booths, plus there is a Beer and Wine Garden, The Craftsman's Village, and a Kid Zone, offering games and a petting zoo. The main event of the day is The Grape Stomp, where teams compete for the traveling Ugly Monkey trophy, cash, and other prizes. Creative costumes and theme music are encouraged. Pre-registration is required for stompers in an adult and children's category.
For more information, visit www.hollisterchamber.net
Hollister Fall & Grape Carnival
OCTOBER 8
Historic Downing Street
Hollister, MO
APPLE BUTTER FESTIVAL
Taking place October 29-30 in Kimmswick is the Apple Butter Festival. Celebrating all things apple with apple butter prepared by the Kimmswick Historical Society, 100,000 people visit the festival to enjoy more than 500 food, drink, and craft vendors. Live entertainment such as bluegrass, country-rock, and dulcimer music take center stage. The festival has a petting zoo, pony rides, and a miniature train for children. The hours are 10am to 5pm both days.
For more information, visit www.cityofkimmswick.org
Kimmswick Apple Butter Festival
OCTOBER 29 & 30
314 Market St.
Imperial, MO
PUMPKIN PALOOZA
Of course, there's a fest dedicated to pumpkins! Head out to Washington, Missouri on October 29th to celebrate all things pumpkin. There are activities for both children and adults. Always held the Saturday before Halloween, this event features contests for giant pumpkins, scarecrows, pumpkin seed spit- ting, and pumpkin rolls. Other activities include an Alien Hunt, costume contest, pumpkin decorating/carving, storytelling, and performances from Babaloo! The downtown merchants will have a Candy Crawl, and the Farmers' Market will be open.
For more info, visit washmochamber.org
